adidas adiZero XT 4

WEAR-TEST REPORTAn aggressively soled shoe with a firm ride and plenty of underfoot protection, the adiZero XT got the thumbs-up for trails. The shoe dug into softer surfaces and testers appreciated the durable Continental rubber outsole. But testers didn't feel the shoe transitioned well to the road, which may be attributed to its low flexibility. The fit was secure, sometimes to a fault, as testers called it narrow, "pointy," and low volume. The 6mm heel-toe drop appealed to minimalist testers, and one, who appreciated the lack of weight and out-of-the-box performance, summed up by saying, "This shoe was really fun to wear."

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